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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.81, 33,028.59 and 13,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.81, 33,028.59 and 13,322.22 is: 18,385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.81 : 33,028.59 = 13,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.81/33,028.59 = 13,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.81x = 33,028.59 × 13,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.81x = 440,014,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,014,142.27/23,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.39

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